Commitment Quotes

I always wanted to direct. Directing is a lot more of a commitment though, a lot more time. I like directors who do very few takes, they know what they want.

Passion doesn't create commitment; commitment creates passion. To what are you committed?

My hope is that every country in Latin America will make a significant commitment to supporting early childhood development programs.

Commitment to a set of rules frees your play to attain a profundity and vigor otherwise impossible.

We cannot expect miracles of mindfulness in our own lives without preparation, commitment & continuing to energetically progress along our spiritual way.

Football is a contact sport and there's a lot that goes into it. But I have committed myself for a long time to doing it, and because I love doing it so much I want to make that commitment.

So I really would like to see both parties respond to the poor with greater commitment. But I've got to tell you, the Democrats, I feel, are doing a better job in that respect than Republicans are.

When you step on the treadmill, make a commitment. Do, say, 3 miles a day. And don't get off until you finish. It doesn't matter what speed you're going. Just don't get off.

Men are not dogs. We merely think we are and, on occasion, act as if we are. But, by believing in our nobler nature, women have the amazing power to inspire us to live up to it.

I am an average good Christian, when you don't push my Christianity too far. And all the rest of you—which is a great comfort—are, in this respect, much the same as I am.

Every major accomplishment in a man's life requires a major level of commitment.

A distaste for the new is not always fear of the unknown, but sometimes ambition. Some people don't like the new way simply because they never got a chance to master the old way.

We do not owe any soul, except that which played the most vital role in our lives.

All I'm saying is that you shouldn't stay with him for the wrong reasons, even if they are noble ones. No one owes it to someone else to be their girlfriend. It's a choice you remake every day.

I am a stranger to half measures.

I never liked the middle ground-the most boring place in the world.

I have great respect and understanding for military commitment due to my own family's involvement with the armed forces.

Every profession will have its rogues, of course, no matter what oaths are sworn, but many health care professionals have a real commitment to serving the best interests of their clients.

It is the local community that needs to own the commitment to education.

Someone who expresses a view that is contrary to the view of the overwhelming majority should be allowed to stand undisturbed as a monument to our commitment to free speech.

It's closer to just acting in a film because it was a six-month commitment. We got to fly all over the world.

I think the older I've gotten the more, like most people, my appreciation shifts towards things that are very difficult, where you see people who have put in tremendous hours and hours of commitment.

Everyone wants to win, but I think winners believe they deserve to win. They've made the commitment, they've followed the right path, and they've taken the right steps to be successful.

Perhaps we underestimated the challenges in Afghanistan in the past. That's why we are now strengthening and intensifying our commitment.

I note that [Benazir] Bhutto demonstrates her own deep commitment to democracy by giving herself the title chairperson for life of the Pakistan Peoples Party.

Commit to finding the true nature of art. Go for that thing no one can teach you.

Grace is having a commitment to- or at least an acceptance of- being ineffective and foolish. That our bottled charm is the main roadblock to drinking that clear cool glass of love.

Being an entrepreneur does require commitment. It is hard work, but it is also highly rewarding. So when you can look back and see yourself building a successful company.

My commitment is not to consistency but to the Truth.

I think that Subway has shown their own personal commitment as a company and how they believe in healthy choices.

I view every film as a commitment to undertake a long journey.

The best way to get started on the path of sharing your work is to think about what you want to learn, and make a commitment to learning it in front of others.

For the sake of our security, our economy and our planet, we must have the courage and commitment to change.

Our first and immutable commitment must be to the security of Israel, our only true ally in the Middle East and the only democracy.

Mandela's commitment to democracy was ratified not only by his election, but by his willingness to step down from power

When Michelle and I decided that I would run for President, it was because of a shared belief in the power of community and connection, a commitment to the idea that we are our brothers' keepers.

As Iraqi forces continue the liberation of Mosul, I'm pleased that NATO will be meeting the commitment we made in Warsaw to begin training additional forces in Iraq.

I'm willing to work with anyone of either party who has a good idea and the commitment to see through. And we should all expect you to hold us accountable for our progress or our failure to deliver.

What has made America the wealthiest, most successful country on Earth historically has been our commitment to education.

No single nation should pick and choose which nations holds nuclear weapons. And that's why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek a world in which no nations hold nuclear weapons.

Children hold us hostage; they represent our commitment to the future.

The greater our commitment, the more likely our love will last.

Clearly, commitment is a necessary component for creating loving relationships.

The passions and commitments that ignited my activity as a student are the same passions and commitments that I have today.

People tell me, "I'm glad you said that." But this is not a spectator sport. This is an activity that requires daily moral awakening as well as a commitment that leads to real change.

Until it's understood to involve justice for those in poverty, a future for generations yet unborn, and a commitment to the rest of creation, it's unlikely we'll be able to overcome the status quo.

The difference between possible and impossible is hard work and commitment.

Talent is the discipline, commitment, and willpower to practice/train/study often, long, and hard. Discover your passion and pay the price.

You keep customers by delivering on your promises, fulfilling your commitments and continually investing in the quality of your relationships.

Writing is difficult. It's a time commitment, it's labor and I'd have to get myself to sit down and actually do the work and outline.